The Connor Wellness Clinic Blog: Autoimmunity
Thoughts and suggestions on how you can increase your wellness, infinitely...
Autoimmune Diet
We have received many emails from people asking what they can do immediately to manage their autoimmune condition. The science can be confusing and complex, especially to the person with Hashimoto’s hypothyroidism who also suffers from brain fog, fatigue, and some...
Nutritionist Pamela Spencer Explains Health Advantages of an Anti-Inflammatory Diet
Professional blogger Dena Kouremetis was on hand for my latest wellness class held this past Monday at Whole Foods in Sacramento. Nutritionist Pamela Spencer Explains Health Advantages of an Anti-Inflammatory Diet By Dena Kouremetis Inflammation. It is...
All-Natural & Organic – What The Labels Mean
Many “health foods” have caused the health of Americans and the American health care system to rank at the bottom of virtually every study and survey conducted in the last decade. Just because products are advertised as all natural, 100% natural, low fat, no sugar...
All About The Chia Seed
Although chia seeds have been around for centuries, they have remained somewhat obscure until recent years. Who would have imagined that this tiny seed could make such a big impact? Today, it feels like everyone is talking about chia seeds. And more importantly,...
Gluten: How Does it Affect Your Body?
WHAT IS GLUTEN?
A protein that is found in wheat, barley, and rye, gluten is the substance that makes most breads stretchy and elastic. As the name indicates, this gluten protein acts as a kind of “glue” to hold the bread together. And while gluten is great for making baked goods taste yummy, it is the only protein that is completely unable to be digested by the human body. Gluten is like glue in the intestinal track. This is why some people have a tendency to build up an intolerance or sensitivity to gluten.
HOW DOES GLUTEN AFFECT THE BODY?
6 Ways To Jumpstart Your Way To Healthy Eating
Good intentions to eat healthy and lose weight can easily be sabotaged by high stress and long work hours. You buy the vegetables to make a tofu stir-fry, but when you arrive home from work or picking up the kids from day care, you’re over hungry. As a result, while...